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as in released
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged
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as in opened
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam
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as in cleared
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?
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as in rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
a phone call would free your parents from worry
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as in saved
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
this plan should free us from debt
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as in liberated
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Recent Examples of freed
Sarah Rex, JSTOR Daily, 20 Aug. 2025
Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Though most had been freed, Heraty and another employee remained in captivity not far from where the operation was taking place.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Dreyer’s high midfield pass freed the Mexican international, who beat defender Nkosi Tafari, another emergency defender, took two touches to his right and fired a 16-yard shot that froze goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Their readiness in this game freed up Reggie Thorn and Hamza Soliman to not have to play both ways.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Espinal was released from custody on August 15 after supporters wrote dozens of letters highlighting his impact on the community and advocating for him to be freed, Foxwell said.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Getty Images Joshua Tree and the areas around it, including Yucca Valley, exploded between 2020 and 2022, as investors and professionals freed by the rise of remote work flocked to this tranquil, scenic, and relatively cheaper part of the Golden State, pushing home prices up.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Some economists and Wall Street analysts believe Google might come out ahead in the long run — freed from costly deals that no longer drive demand.
—Mackenzie Sigalos,kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
He was detained Monday morning after being freed from custody in a criminal case filed against him in federal court in Tennessee on Friday.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
This phenomenon is prevalent in stories of Fannie Berry, a freed woman known for her tales about the days of enslavement.
—Sarah Rex, JSTOR Daily, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Jones remained on Ohio's death row for decades, exhausting most of his appeals, until Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Wende Cross overturned his murder conviction, freed him from prison and granted him a new trial two years ago.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Though most had been freed, Heraty and another employee remained in captivity not far from where the operation was taking place.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Dreyer’s high midfield pass freed the Mexican international, who beat defender Nkosi Tafari, another emergency defender, took two touches to his right and fired a 16-yard shot that froze goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Their readiness in this game freed up Reggie Thorn and Hamza Soliman to not have to play both ways.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Espinal was released from custody on August 15 after supporters wrote dozens of letters highlighting his impact on the community and advocating for him to be freed, Foxwell said.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Getty Images Joshua Tree and the areas around it, including Yucca Valley, exploded between 2020 and 2022, as investors and professionals freed by the rise of remote work flocked to this tranquil, scenic, and relatively cheaper part of the Golden State, pushing home prices up.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Some economists and Wall Street analysts believe Google might come out ahead in the long run — freed from costly deals that no longer drive demand.
—Mackenzie Sigalos,kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
He was detained Monday morning after being freed from custody in a criminal case filed against him in federal court in Tennessee on Friday.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freed
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Others – like Boris – are liberated by it.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, Ozon diverges from the text in a few key places to offer a postcolonial reading of a novel that was published two decades before Algeria liberated itself from French rule.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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China’s growing interest in winter sports has opened new space its sports and tourism exchanges with countries where skiing is popular.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That’s how the analysts opened their comments and questions during Oracle’s quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, as the company’s stock price was in the midst of a 28% after-hours rally.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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The nursery has cleared water-thirsty plants and planted 100,000 indigenous trees since 2012.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Once the birthing chamber is cleared, Davina delivers Julia’s healthy baby boy.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Gibson saved one match point with a lob, but missed on a backhand on the second one and Brough won 6-1, 3-6, 9-7.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Every animal is photographed, and everything from mats of fur to overgrown nail clippings are bagged and saved.—
Meg Dunn,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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D4vd, who first went viral on TikTok, released his debut album in April.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jenkins, a former Brevard County school board member and speech pathologist, released a launch video casting herself as a fighter for working families, drawing on her own experience working multiple jobs to make ends meet.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Prospective buyers will be relieved to hear that some amenities have been restored to their original condition.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Four days later, Chertoff relieved Michael Brown and directed Admiral Allen to lead the relief effort.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, just 10 days after being rescued, Maple had a surprise in store.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Just over 1,500 children have been rescued from Russia, with almost half of those facilitated by Save Ukraine, a charity dedicated to the return of Russian children who helped Katya get back to Ukrainian territory after her weekslong ordeal in the military camp.—
Guy Davies,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Celebrities known for other things showing anything at all was worth the price of the magazine, and those parameters were loosened.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Heavy rains came days before, which could have loosened the ground, making those mountain villages more vulnerable.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Freed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freed. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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